Scholarly Discussions on Biblical Topics

The Problem
The Bible has been loved and followed by devout men and women throughout the last three and a half millennia, being viewed as the word of YHWH. There has been much attention given to the weight of authority the sixty-six books of our modern Bible possess, especially in the last few centuries. Most discussions have centered around the meaning and extent of inspiration. Questions raised under this banner have included whether any or all of the Bible is inspired, or if only certain topics or sections are inspired. Other questions include whether or not inspiration only pertains to the general message of Scripture, or to the very words and grammar of the writings themselves. These types of questions are usually discussed under the idea of Biblical inerrancy; i.e.. determining if the Bible does, or can contain error, or if it is absolutely without human error..

Question
I have read a couple of your studies and enjoyed them immensely (especially Melchisedec) I intend to read as many as I can as time permits. I appreciate your generosity to share and your desire for truth above all else.
I have a a question for you: Is it reasonable today for a preacher […]

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Hebrew
Hebrew is part of the Semitic family which includes: Arabic, Ethiopic, Akkadian, Aramiac, Syriac and Canaanite (which itself is made up of: Hebrew, Phoenician, Ugaritic and Moabite). The Hebrew language was much simpler than Greek or English and thus lacked the precision that these languages have. The syntax […]

Inherent in Jesus’ command to go into all nations, making disciples of all people, and teaching them to observe all that He said (Matthew 28:19-20) is the necessity of translating His words into the world’s different languages. The inspired New Testament is evidence of this need because most of Jesus’ words and teachings were spoken […]

Definition
ISBE-Satan, “adversary,” from the verb satan, “to lie in wait” (as adversary); diabolos, “Devil,” “adversary” or “accuser”
Names and Titles
Tempter (Mt 4:5; 1 Thess 3:5); Beelzebub (Mt 12:24); Enemy (Mt 13:39); Evil One (Mt 13:19,38; 1 Jn 2:13,14; 3:12, and particularly 5:18); Belial (2 Cor 6:15); Adversary (antidikos), (1 Pet 5:8); Deceiver (literally “the one who […]

Question
I have heard that it is very possible, if not probable, that supposed “Aliens” are actually fallen angels. I read some time ago, somewhere, that there are remarkable similarities between the appearance of both. Have you heard this, and what do you think?
Response
I think it is quite possible that some alleged “alien” sightings are indeed […]

Question
I have heard, with some pretty good argument, that in Isaiah 14 “Lucifer” is not Satan, nor any angel at all, but is actually King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Have you heard of this, and what do you think?
Answer
There is no doubt about it that Isaiah 14, which speaks of “Lucifer,” is referring to the king […]